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Sean Payton takes over Broncos’ offensive play-calling

Payton called it an offensive change after earlier reports described a collaborative approach.

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Ian RapoportIR
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Sean Payton told reporters he will call the Broncos’ offensive plays, moving beyond an earlier reported plan for a more collaborative setup with coordinator Davis Webb. Payton called it an offensive change. ESPN reports Webb later said losing play-calling duties was “not ideal,” but he plans to “be the best offensive coordinator I can be.” The reports do not detail Webb’s responsibilities after the announcement.

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Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton told reporters Thursday that he will take over offensive play-calling. “We’ll make a change offensively. I’ll call the plays,” he said, according to Adam Schefter. Ian Rapoport separately relayed the same announcement.

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The decision moves the situation beyond earlier reports of a more collaborative approach. Schefter initially reported that Payton would have an increased role while offensive coordinator Davis Webb retained significant game-planning and game-day duties. Rapoport’s earlier account similarly described Webb as a major voice during the week and on game day.

Before the announcement, Payton had called taking over the play-calling a “fair question” and said he would “look at everything,” Schefter reported. Schefter said Denver was seeking an offensive spark before Sunday’s road game against the Los Angeles Chargers.

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Adam Schefter@AdamSchefterThe Broncos are taking a more collaborative play-calling approach this week with HC Sean Payton having an increased role in the process and OC Davis Webb continuing with a significant game-planning and game-day role, per sources. Denver is looking to spark its offense ahead of Sunday’s game at Los Angeles vs. the Chargers.2d
Ian Rapoport@RapSheet#Broncos coach Sean Payton will be more heavily involved in offensive play-calling this week, sources told me and @MikeGarafolo. The process will remain collaborative, with OC Davis Webb continuing to be a major voice on game day & during the week. But Payton will have say.2d
USA TODAY Sports@usatodaysportsAfter four weeks of anemic offense under Davis Webb, Denver Broncos head coach and offensive guru Sean Payton has seen enough. He'll call the shots. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/bell/2026/10/08/sean-payton-broncos-playcalling-demeco-ryans-texans-playcalling/92154203007/?taid=6ac7fafa7195f10001afbcb3&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter2d
Ari Meirov@MySportsUpdateThe #Broncos taking play-calling duties away from Davis Webb after four games is a complex situation. The offense hasn’t met expectations, so the desire for change is understandable. But Denver also faced four of the NFL’s best defenses: the Chiefs, Jaguars, Rams and 49ers. It’s a very short leash, especially after Webb had opportunities to become a play-calling OC elsewhere this offseason.2d
Dov Kleiman@NFL_DovKleiman𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚: Kay Adams has gone viral for her recent interview with fans shocked by her drastic new look. Many football fans are saying she is unrecognizable. 😬😬😬2d
NFL on ESPN@ESPNNFLThe NFL Live crew reacts to @AdamSchefter's breaking news regarding Sean Payton taking over the Broncos' play-calling 👀2d
Yahoo Sports@YahooSportsBroncos HC Sean Payton announced today that he will be taking over offensive play-calling duties from OC Davis Webb. Denver is just 27th in points per game so far this season.2d
Zac Stevens@ZacStevensJ.K. Dobbins said the Broncos players need to play better and have a spark.2d
Coach Yac 🗣@Coach_YacRaheem Morris broke the Broncos 💀2d
Mike@DaddyMike93SAS: *makes fun of mental health * NFL Twitter: “HOW DARE YOU” Kay Adams: *appears on podcast* NFL Twitter: “LOOK AT THAT UGLY BITCH HAHAH” So do yall care about mental health or not? Because making fun of a woman for her looks is NOT it.1d
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    Adam Schefter@AdamSchefterThe Broncos are taking a more collaborative play-calling approach this week with HC Sean Payton having an increased role in the process and OC Davis Webb continuing with a significant game-planning and game-day role, per sources. Denver is looking to spark its offense ahead of Sunday’s game at Los Angeles vs. the Chargers.2d
    Ian Rapoport@RapSheet#Broncos coach Sean Payton will be more heavily involved in offensive play-calling this week, sources told me and @MikeGarafolo. The process will remain collaborative, with OC Davis Webb continuing to be a major voice on game day & during the week. But Payton will have say.2d
    USA TODAY Sports@usatodaysportsAfter four weeks of anemic offense under Davis Webb, Denver Broncos head coach and offensive guru Sean Payton has seen enough. He'll call the shots. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/bell/2026/10/08/sean-payton-broncos-playcalling-demeco-ryans-texans-playcalling/92154203007/?taid=6ac7fafa7195f10001afbcb3&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter2d
    Ari Meirov@MySportsUpdateThe #Broncos taking play-calling duties away from Davis Webb after four games is a complex situation. The offense hasn’t met expectations, so the desire for change is understandable. But Denver also faced four of the NFL’s best defenses: the Chiefs, Jaguars, Rams and 49ers. It’s a very short leash, especially after Webb had opportunities to become a play-calling OC elsewhere this offseason.2d
    Dov Kleiman@NFL_DovKleiman𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚: Kay Adams has gone viral for her recent interview with fans shocked by her drastic new look. Many football fans are saying she is unrecognizable. 😬😬😬2d
    NFL on ESPN@ESPNNFLThe NFL Live crew reacts to @AdamSchefter's breaking news regarding Sean Payton taking over the Broncos' play-calling 👀2d
    Yahoo Sports@YahooSportsBroncos HC Sean Payton announced today that he will be taking over offensive play-calling duties from OC Davis Webb. Denver is just 27th in points per game so far this season.2d
    Zac Stevens@ZacStevensJ.K. Dobbins said the Broncos players need to play better and have a spark.2d
    Coach Yac 🗣@Coach_YacRaheem Morris broke the Broncos 💀2d
    Mike@DaddyMike93SAS: *makes fun of mental health * NFL Twitter: “HOW DARE YOU” Kay Adams: *appears on podcast* NFL Twitter: “LOOK AT THAT UGLY BITCH HAHAH” So do yall care about mental health or not? Because making fun of a woman for her looks is NOT it.1d
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